Before becoming a brand of tactical knives supplying the French army, TB-Outdoor is the culmination of thirteen generations of the same family of cutlers from Thiers. This history began in 1580 an...
Fixed blade or folding knife: which to choose for survival and bushcraft?
The question comes up in every bushcraft and survival discussion: fixed blade or folding knife? There's no universal answer—only tradeoffs depending on the use. Unlike the article dedicated to Eve...
Nitrox® vs MOX®: Which Steel to Choose for Your TB-Outdoor Knife?
The C.A.C.® is available with two in-house steels developed by TB-Outdoor: Nitrox®, the standard steel in the range, and MOX®, its more premium alternative. Both are excellent stainless steels—but ...
Outdoor and Tactical Knife Glossary: All Technical Terms Explained
HRC, burr, grind, EDC, batoning... Outdoor and tactical cutlery has its own technical vocabulary, often poorly explained or glossed over. This glossary brings together, in one place, precise defin...
Field Maintenance Protocol for a Military Knife: Beyond Basic Cleaning
Our general maintenance guide covers the basic steps to keep an outdoor knife in good condition. This protocol goes further: it is for those who use their knife in truly demanding conditions — sand...
C.A.C.® vs Baroudeur® vs Bivouac®: which TB-Outdoor military knife to choose?
Bivouac®, Baroudeur®, C.A.C.®: three names, three eras, one common thread — TB-Outdoor has been supplying the French army continuously since 1996. These three knives are not marketing variations o...
How to choose your C.A.C.® TB-Outdoor knife? Complete guide to models and configurations
The C.A.C.® — Combat Assistance Campagne from TB-Outdoor is available in over 27 different configurations. Handle colors, materials, blade types, finishes, accessory options, special military editi...